Restore pre‑1998 treason penalties through the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

Restore pre‑1998 treason penalties through the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. — 6 signatures. Status: rejected.

Petition background

We ask the Government to review & repeal the sections of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 that removed the previous maximum penalties for treason & piracy with violence, & consider restoring the earlier legal framework to strengthen the UK’s ability to respond to serious threats to national security.

Additional details

We are concerned that current treason & national security laws may not adequately address modern threats, including politically‑motivated individuals & groups linked to extremist activity. We believe the legal framework prior to the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 changes by Blair provided stronger deterrence & clearer consequences. We ask Parliament to review & consider restoring those earlier penalties to ensure robust protection of the UK & maintain confidence in national security legislation.

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